Art Terminology from Danny Day Studio
Art Terminology
Acid free paper or canvas
Paper or canvas treated to neutralize its natural acidity in order to protect fine art and photographic prints from discoloration and deterioration.
Canvas Transfer or Acryligraph
Art reproduction on canvas which is created by a process such as serigraphy, photomechanical or giclée printing. Some processes can even recreate the texture, brush strokes and aged appearance of the original work.
Limited Edition
A limited number of identical prints numbered in succession and signed and supervised by the artist. Any additional prints have been destroyed.
Open Edition
A series of prints or objects in an art edition that has an unlimited number of copies.
Remarque
Additional enhancements by the artist on some or all of the final prints within an edition.
Print Proof Types
Proofs are prints authorized by the artist in addition to the limited signed and numbered edition. The total size of an art edition consists of the signed and numbered prints plus all outstanding proofs. If a set of proofs consists of more than one print, numbers are inscribed to indicate the number of the prints within the total number of the particular type of proof, (e.g., AP 5/20 means the fifth print in a set of twenty identical prints authorized as artist proofs). Proofs are generally signed by the artist as validation of the prints.
Artist Proof (AP)
Print intended for the artist's personal use. It is common practice to reserve approximately ten percent of an edition as artist's proofs, although this figure can be higher. Artist's proofs can be distinguished by the abbreviation AP, commonly on the lower left of the work.
Hors d’Commerce Proof (HC)
Print identical to the edition print intended to be used as samples to show to dealers and galleries. These proofs may or may not be signed by the artist.
Printer’s or Player’s Proof (PP)
Print retained by the printer or athlete as a reference. Artists often sign these prints as a gesture of appreciation.
